Dr. Stephen A. Bankston grew up in Southern Arkansas. His educational background began at the University of Pennsylvania, where he played outside linebacker on the football team during his undergraduate career. He received both his Bachelor of Arts and Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. His internship and residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery was completed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following his residency, Dr. Bankston engaged in an intensive craniofacial trauma and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Bankston then accepted an academic position at the Medical College of Georgia, and moved to Augusta to be an assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery. After one year he was promoted to associate director of residency training. It was there that Dr. Bankston learned about Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery. He joined the practice in September 2001.

Dr. Bankston is a Fellow of the American Society of Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry (ASIRD). ASIRD is committed to improving the quality of care for dental implant patients by elevating the standards of surgical and restorative dental education and practice. Not every dentist routinely restores and maintains dental implants and not all placers of dental implants are surgeons. By using an ASIRD team, rest assured that your dentist routinely restores and maintains dental implants and only a trained surgeon will place your implant. Learn more about ASIRD.

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Dr. Bankston has a special interest in computer guided implantology and major reconstructive surgery. He has participated in clinical trials and lectured nationally in this cutting edge field. He also serves as director of oral and maxillofacial surgery for the Ben Massell Clinic. Dr. Bankston is one of the many surgeons in the practice that volunteer their time at the 90-year-old clinic on 14th Street downtown. He believes that he and his fellow doctors enjoy “just giving back to the community.”

Dr. Bankston practices out of the Galleria office in NW Atlanta and theKennestone office in Marietta.

Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery

5 out of 5 stars based on 28 Stephen A. Bankston reviews.

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Great overall experience!

- D B

5 out of 5 stars
byD Bon02/27/2018

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Dr. Bankstone is excellent with tooth extractions and implants. He consistently follow up through the entire process. After my surgery they followed up more than just the day after my procedure. His staff is excellent and I highly recommend him and his staff. They all are so caring and go above and beyond the call of duty to accommodate their patients. I was truly blessed to be referred to Dr. Bankstone and his staff.

- Pharis A

5 out of 5 stars
byPharis Aon02/19/2018

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I’m happy for the culture of Professionalism and expertise displayed by all Doctors and Staff

- Mark A

5 out of 5 stars
byMark Aon02/19/2018

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I typically dread dental procedures but Dr. Bankston thoroughly explained the procedure, answered questions, and with that staff made me feel at ease.

- Kim M

5 out of 5 stars
byKim Mon12/20/2017

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This is a fantastic practice!

- Amyia D

5 out of 5 stars
byAmyia Don12/20/2017

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Front staff friendly and helpful.

- Janet L

5 out of 5 stars
byJanet Lon12/20/2017

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Staff is fantastic and very thorough. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Bankston. He is very compassionate and loves his patients!!!

- Dana W

5 out of 5 stars
byDana Won12/18/2017

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Very thorough and kind

- Trina R

5 out of 5 stars
byTrina Ron11/29/2017

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Great experience.

- Michael N

4 out of 5 stars
byMichael Non10/04/2017

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Great experience.

- Patti R

5 out of 5 stars
byPatti Ron09/08/2017

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Thank you for making this visit so easy. You knowledge and staff are impeccable. I will definitely recommend your practice.

- Nicole G

5 out of 5 stars
byNicole Gon09/08/2017

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The overall experience was fantastic I had a fear of dentists especially where surgery was involved,
Doctor Bankston and staff members at both Galleria and Marietta (used both facilities to accommodate my work schedule) were friendly,professional at same time relatable,made sure I understood and felt comfortable with every stage procedure .Thank you so much .

- Ola S

5 out of 5 stars
byOla Son08/24/2017

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I am very satisfied with this practice the staff if very friendly and courteous and helpful. They explained to me in detail about the procedure that I have to get for my wisdom teeth to be extracted. I was a little nervous since it is 3 that need to be done but the staff advised me very well and eased my mind and made the visit worth it. Dr Bankston is awesome as well very detailed and takes the time to talk with you and he listens to your concerns. I will be having my procedure done here and would recommend them.

- N D

4 out of 5 stars
byN Don08/02/2017

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I cannot say enough about the superb service and support I received from the entire staff. I've heard nightmarish stories regarding dental implants. However, the level of expertise, education, concern and follow-up from the entire staff is beyond comparable and eased my fears. I appreciate Dr. Bankston and the entire staff for making this process comfortable and ideal! Best oral surgery facility ever!

- Angela C

5 out of 5 stars
byAngela Con06/27/2017

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Everything went as planned. Great experience considering what had to be done

- Charlesh h H

5 out of 5 stars
byCharlesh h Hon06/27/2017

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Chelsea, Vee and Tatiana were excellent.

- James B

5 out of 5 stars
byJames Bon06/02/2017

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My experience with my implants was completely opposite of what I heard from my friends and relatives.
Absolutely no pain during surgery and post-surgery.
Highly recommend Dr. Bankston and his office for a pleasant experience in implants journey.

- Jalal Charkhian

5 out of 5 stars
byJalal Charkhianon06/01/2017

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My experience here was fantastic.

- Kevin M

5 out of 5 stars
byKevin Mon06/01/2017

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Excellent

- Bonnie M

5 out of 5 stars
byBonnie Mon05/31/2017

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Feel very at ease by staff especially with thus being my first surgery